HIP 8117

HIP 8117 is a K-type (Orange) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,524 light-years, HIP 8117 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 8117 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 8117 has an apparent magnitude of +8.80, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.004.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,004

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +8.80
Absolute Helligkeit 0,45
Entfernung 1,524 ly

Position

Rektaszension 1h 44,35m
Deklination -31° 37,11′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is HIP 8117?
HIP 8117 is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is HIP 8117 from Earth?
HIP 8117 is approximately 1,524.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 8117 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 8.80, HIP 8117 is not visible to the naked eye.